Doughnuts Of Easter (Rosquillas De Semana Santa)

2

eggs, at room temperature

1 ½

cups

caster sugar

1

tsp

baking powder

1 ½

Tbs

fresh orange juice

1

cup

sunflower oil

1

tsp

finely grated lemon rind

2 1/3

cups

plain flour, sifted

3

tsp

ground cinnamon

1

Place the eggs, 115g (½ cup) of the sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. Use a balloon whisk to whisk until light and fluffy. Add the orange juice, 1 Tbs of the oil and lemon rind, and whisk until combined.

2

Place flour in a bowl. Make a well in the centre, add egg mixture. Use a wooden spoon to combine then use your hands to mix until a dough forms.

3

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide into 16 portions. Roll each portion into a ball then use your finger to make a hole in the centre of each. Gently stretch the balls to an oval ring.

4

Combine remaining caster sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.

5

Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 4 dough rings and cook, uncovered, for 1 ½ minutes each side or until golden brown. Use tongs to transfer to paper towel. Roll in the sugar mixture, then place on a plate. Repeat in 3 more batches with remaining dough rings.

6

Serve immediately.

Servings: 16

Preparation Time: 12 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Recipe Type: More Doughnuts Recipes Easter

Tips

These Spanish Easter treats are more cake-like than traditional doughnuts due to the lack of yeast.






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